Recap: National Walk Safely to School Day - 20th May 2022
It was a wonderful morning on Friday, last week. Our SRC team was at school early to help set up. Parents and staff were at the ready to lend a hand, cutting fruit, playing music, setting up tables and handing out stickers and tattoos.
A big congratulations to the SRC (Student Representative Council) for the successful organisation of the Walk-Safely-to-School Day 2022. A huge thanks to the parents, Victoria Police, the teachers and staff of SJV and, of course, all our students for participating in this wonderful event.
A special thank-you to Tomasz and the team at Woollies in M-City. They, again, provided the whole school with fruit, for free!!! Thank you for your kindness and care for our school community.
Remember:
Regular exercise like walking with your child not only helps them (and you!) beat chronic problems like obesity, heart disease, behavioural and mental health issues as well as diabetes, but it also gives you a great opportunity to teach your child safe ways to behave around roads and traffic.
Top Tips for walking to school
Be alert and aware:
Take note of the dangers you come across on your walk, such as vehicles coming out of driveways. Parents, talk to your child about being alert in a road environment.
Hold hands:
When on the footpath, at a crossing or in a car park always hold your child's hand. It is advised to do this up to the age of at least 8 years old and closely supervise until at least the age of 10.
Choose a safe crossing:
Parents, lead by example and choose a safe place to cross the road. Explain why it is the safest place to cross.
Set a good example:
Your child watches everything you do, so if you cross at the crossing they will too. It is also important to share these messages with other carers who may walk with your child to school.
Stop, Look, Listen and Think, every time you cross the road
Discuss this important road safety message STOP! one step back from the kerb. LOOK! continuously look both ways. LISTEN! for the sounds of approaching traffic. THINK! whether it is safe to cross.
Your Student Representative Council